Nikolai Kryukov (composer) facts for kids

Nikolai Nikolayevich Kryukov (Russian: Николай Николаевич Крюков) was a talented Russian composer who lived from 1908 to 1961. He was very active during the time when Russia was part of the Soviet Union.

Who Was Nikolai Kryukov?

Nikolai Kryukov was born on February 2, 1908, and passed away on April 5, 1961. He became well-known for creating music, especially for films. His work helped bring stories to life on the big screen during the Soviet era.

Kryukov's Film Music Career

Kryukov played a big role in the Soviet film industry. He composed the music, known as a film score, for more than 40 movies. These films were released between 1949 and 1962. A film score is like the soundtrack of a movie; it helps set the mood and tell the story without words.

Scoring The Battleship Potemkin

One of Kryukov's notable contributions was to the score for a 1950 version of The Battleship Potemkin. This was a very famous film originally made in 1925 by Sergei Eisenstein. Kryukov's music helped to update and enhance this classic movie for new audiences.